Mucous Plug & Bloody Show

Question- are a mucous plug and a bloody show the same thing?How long after you lost your plug did you go into labour?

I think I am losing my mucous plug- I'm almost 100% sure after Googling. I don't think I've ever been so excited! I suppose labour could still be a week or two away but at least this along with my other symptoms means progress!

Question- are a mucous plug and a bloody show the same thing?How long after you lost your plug did you go into labour?

I think I am losing my mucous plug- I'm almost 100% sure after Googling. I don't think I've ever been so excited! I suppose labour could still be a week or two away but at least this along with my other symptoms means progress!

With my 1st two my labor started within 24 hours of having my show/losing plug (yes they are the same thing) with this pregnancy I lost a good wack of it last Friday :-/ I'm only 33 weeks. But no labor signs yet thank goodness :-) goodluck it seems your on your way :-)

With my 1st two my labor started within 24 hours of having my show/losing plug (yes they are the same thing) with this pregnancy I lost a good wack of it last Friday :-/ I'm only 33 weeks. But no labor signs yet thank goodness :-) goodluck it seems your on your way :-)

Mucous plug is sort of like a big lot of snot when you wipe. Bloody show is when you wipe and there is blood. 2 different things. My bestie just text to say she started losing he plug this morning. With her last pregnancy she lost the plug, 48hrs later bloody show and 24 hours later contractions started.

Mucous plug is sort of like a big lot of snot when you wipe. Bloody show is when you wipe and there is blood. 2 different things. My bestie just text to say she started losing he plug this morning. With her last pregnancy she lost the plug, 48hrs later bloody show and 24 hours later contractions started.

I did some research and found this article which I thought was pretty good:

What is the mucous plug (or mucus plug)?

The mucous plug is a collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the cervix. It keeps bacteria and infection from entering into the cervix, providing a protective barrier for the developing baby.

What does the mucous plug look like?

Some women describe the mucous plug as looking more like the mucous in your nose. It may look like a thick glob of stringy mucous, thicker than what you would see with normal vaginal secretions. If you are close to going into labor you may see pink, brown, or red blood around the edges of the mucous plug. This is called the â€œbloody showâ€.

When do you lose your mucous plug?

Some women will lose their mucous plug or part of their mucous plug weeks before they go into labor. Losing your mucous plug does not always mean labor will begin shortly. Keep in mind that even if a woman has begun to dilate, it may be weeks before she actually goes into labor.

However, if you notice blood tinged mucous before your thirty-sixth week of pregnancy, notify your doctor right away.

As your body prepares for labor your cervix will begin to dilate and thin. As your cervix opens up, your mucous plug may fall out. Losing your mucous plug is a good sign that labor is on its way. Though, it could be days or even weeks after you lose your mucous plug before labor actually starts. Many women do not lose their mucous plug at one time; instead, they lose it more gradually. They may notice an increase in vaginal secretions weeks before they go into labor.

Should I call my doctor if I lose my mucous plug?

If you are full term and have lost your mucous plug, there is usually no need to call your doctor. You may lose your mucous plug weeks before labor starts. If you notice regular, timeable contractions after losing your mucous plug, follow your doctorâ€™s protocol for proceeding to Labor and Delivery. If you have a history of preterm labor and you suspect you have lost your mucous plug, call your doctor right away. If you notice blood tinged mucous and are earlier than thirty-six weeks call your doctor immediately. Moreover, you should also call your doctor if you have sudden bright red bleeding. Bleeding can be a sign of placenta previa or placental abruption.

I did some research and found this article which I thought was pretty good:

What is the mucous plug (or mucus plug)?

The mucous plug is a collection of cervical mucus that seals the opening of the cervix. It keeps bacteria and infection from entering into the cervix, providing a protective barrier for the developing baby.

What does the mucous plug look like?

Some women describe the mucous plug as looking more like the mucous in your nose. It may look like a thick glob of stringy mucous, thicker than what you would see with normal vaginal secretions. If you are close to going into labor you may see pink, brown, or red blood around the edges of the mucous plug. This is called the â€œbloody showâ€.

When do you lose your mucous plug?

Some women will lose their mucous plug or part of their mucous plug weeks before they go into labor. Losing your mucous plug does not always mean labor will begin shortly. Keep in mind that even if a woman has begun to dilate, it may be weeks before she actually goes into labor.

However, if you notice blood tinged mucous before your thirty-sixth week of pregnancy, notify your doctor right away.

As your body prepares for labor your cervix will begin to dilate and thin. As your cervix opens up, your mucous plug may fall out. Losing your mucous plug is a good sign that labor is on its way. Though, it could be days or even weeks after you lose your mucous plug before labor actually starts. Many women do not lose their mucous plug at one time; instead, they lose it more gradually. They may notice an increase in vaginal secretions weeks before they go into labor.

Should I call my doctor if I lose my mucous plug?

If you are full term and have lost your mucous plug, there is usually no need to call your doctor. You may lose your mucous plug weeks before labor starts. If you notice regular, timeable contractions after losing your mucous plug, follow your doctorâ€™s protocol for proceeding to Labor and Delivery. If you have a history of preterm labor and you suspect you have lost your mucous plug, call your doctor right away. If you notice blood tinged mucous and are earlier than thirty-six weeks call your doctor immediately. Moreover, you should also call your doctor if you have sudden bright red bleeding. Bleeding can be a sign of placenta previa or placental abruption.

Two different things. I lost my mucous plug on a Saturday (way more than normal discharge like thick slimy snot texture) sorry tmi! Then on the Sunday had the bloody show which is self explanatory. Good luck :)

Two different things. I lost my mucous plug on a Saturday (way more than normal discharge like thick slimy snot texture) sorry tmi! Then on the Sunday had the bloody show which is self explanatory. Good luck :)

I'm so glad you posted this! I lost my plug today I'm pretty sure, no blood but was like a massive piece of snot! I am 39+2. Does anyone know, is it ok to have sex after losing it to maybe help things along?

I'm so glad you posted this! I lost my plug today I'm pretty sure, no blood but was like a massive piece of snot! I am 39+2. Does anyone know, is it ok to have sex after losing it to maybe help things along?

Sorry Peanut, with all 3 of mine I never had a bloody show, loss of plug or my waters break. I never had any indication that labour was going start at all - mine were all early though so I don't know if this makes any difference?

Sorry Peanut, with all 3 of mine I never had a bloody show, loss of plug or my waters break. I never had any indication that labour was going start at all - mine were all early though so I don't know if this makes any difference?

Hi!In my experience I slowly lost parts of my plug one week before delivery. Looks kind of like thick snot lol sorry TMI! Then one morning quiet a large chunk came out into the toilet. My waters broke within the hour. My bloody show didn't happen until I was 8cm dilated. They are 2 different things but both indicate labour is impending.

Hi!In my experience I slowly lost parts of my plug one week before delivery. Looks kind of like thick snot lol sorry TMI! Then one morning quiet a large chunk came out into the toilet. My waters broke within the hour. My bloody show didn't happen until I was 8cm dilated. They are 2 different things but both indicate labour is impending.

Since posting this I've had a bit of blood in my undies too! I phoned the birthing unit for some advice and she said that even if you have a bloody show it can still be a couple of weeks before you actually go into labour. Disappointing but at least I am on my way :-)

Since posting this I've had a bit of blood in my undies too! I phoned the birthing unit for some advice and she said that even if you have a bloody show it can still be a couple of weeks before you actually go into labour. Disappointing but at least I am on my way :-)

I lost my plug at 24 weeks, told my ob at my appointment a week later but she didn't say much about it... 2 days later went into labour at 25 weeks. I had my bloody show about 4 hours before delivering. Exciting times ahead for you! Good luck xx

I lost my plug at 24 weeks, told my ob at my appointment a week later but she didn't say much about it... 2 days later went into labour at 25 weeks. I had my bloody show about 4 hours before delivering. Exciting times ahead for you! Good luck xx

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